it's been awhile...

sitting at home, grey day, and i am a sickie!

finished a couple of books, one being "Even Cowgirls Get the Blues" by Tom Robbins. Very interesting book...i love how Tom Robbins will weave into the story amazing philosophical concepts- magic and mysticism, the relativity of time and space, feminism (yay!) vs man-hating (boo!), the outlaw vs the criminal. Robbins is crazy, a genius no doubt, and crazy!
Yum.
So much to update here.
So many small and beautiful blessings God has put in my path.

went to an AMAZING reggae show on sunday at the catalyst-
giving thanks and praise to Jah as we danced and danced and danced
the celebration of life and the sacredness of being!
Reggae music moves me like no other. (Thank you Barrington Levy!)
if i hadn't cut my hair i think i would be gettin some nappy dreds. :)

a walk along the beach the next morning...probably about a mile and a half...completely barefoot!! it was wonderful! strolling barefoot, exchanging good mornings with passerbys, stopping randomly to run to the shore and greet the sea. hung out near some hilarious seals, watched the surfers enjoying the waves and sunshine. good conversation concerning God and life, open hearts and experience, Parents, "adults", alternative ways of living, travel, and hope.

also met with one of my mentors this week, this beautiful, crazy lady whose experience of life and love and trust in God is so inspiring to me.
As we sat in that office, the way the desk lamp illuminated her face-
she looked like an angel,
a prophetess.
i could see the years of pain
and experience
gracing her face
with such deep beauty.
[i hope i am beautiful like that some day.]
i hold her words close and ponder them in my heart.
she laid hands on me and prayed.

thank you, Abba.

i'm going to live my life in 5 minute increments...holy moment to holy moment.
learning how and preparing to communicate with my father.
understanding that lessons learned now are often preparations for future situations yet unseen.
learning to live in the moment, rejoicing in the beauty i have found in this.
forgiveness recieved breaks open my heart to newness.